Old Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Quarter
Popular places to visit
Hoan Kiem Lake
Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.
Hanoi Old Town Night Market
During your trip to Hanoi, you can do some window-shopping at Hanoi Old Town Night Market. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
At the heart of Hanoi stands a weathered neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church, a contrary sight in this predominantly Buddhist city.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Stories from local legends are told at this theatre with hand-carved wooden dolls and colourful dragons that perform on a stage on the water.
Dong Xuan Market
Browse hundreds of stalls in Hanoi’s biggest marketplace in the heart of the Old Quarter.
Quan Chuong Gate
The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.
Activities
City Sightseeing Hanoi Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities
Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour
Full-Day Heart of Hanoi Highlights Tour
Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit
Our pick of the best Old Quarter Hotel Deals
Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
This hotel is charming, unique and has a great breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel
Room was comfortable and clean. Staff was amazing; attentive and helpful. Breakfast was fresh and lots of variety.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel
Clean room and the staff members were super helpful! Mr. Tùng was very friendly and considerate which had made our stay very enjoyable.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
Staff were very accommodating and friendly. Hotel is beautiful and in a great location.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
HOTEL du LAC SIGNATURE
Firstly, all the staff were amazing and a pleasure to have them help us. They all brought happiness and kindness to our stay. Specially given that they were working during Tet. I have stayed in many hotels and the Hotel du Lac Signature stands out amongst the top 10 much like their sister property ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Quarter
Hang Bac
While visiting Hang Bac, you might make a stop by sights like Hoan Kiem Lake and The Old Quarter Gallery.
Hang Dao
While visiting Hang Dao, you might make a stop by sights like Hanoi Old Town Night Market and Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square.
Hanoi Backpacker Quarter
Hanoi Backpacker Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ta Hien Street and Ancient House while you're in town.
Hang Trong
If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street are top sights worth seeing.
Hàng Bồ
While there might not be top attractions in Hàng Bồ, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night Market.
Hoan Kiem
Panoramic lake views interesting history and top sights from Hoan Kiem Lake to Trang Tien Plaza – discover Hoan Kiem, a destination also famous for its shopping.
